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The Blacker the Content the Sweeter the Truth

The Blacker the Content the Sweeter the Truth

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Deshaun Watson Issues Public Apology to 'All of The Women That I Have Impacted In This Situation'

The Cleveland Browns player says he’s sorry—but is he sorry sorry?

Alexandra Jane

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Why Is "Quiet Quitting" A Thing for White People But Not For Their Black Co-Workers?

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Public Outcry Grows for Woman Who Died Falling Out of A Moving Cop Car

Alexandra Jane

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Rubi Rose Offers White People The Option to Say The N-Word. The Question is...Girl, Why?

Alexandra Jane

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Law Enforcement

Charlottesville's First Black Woman Police Chief Fired As Officers Refused to Comply

Alexandra Jane

Watch

She-Hulk, Power Book III, WNBA Playoffs & More On TV This Week

A Trick To Get Into The Habit of Cleaning

A League of Their Own's Chanté Adams Plays That's So Random

The Evolution of Beyoncé: The Rise To R&B Royalty

A Red State Voted To Keep Abortions Legal, It Changes The Game

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Check out the best deals of the day for Sunday, August 14, 2022.

The Inventory Staff

Flux 7 TWS Earbuds w/ Wireless Charging Case & Power Bank

Flux 7 TWS Earbuds w/ Wireless Charging Case & Power Bank

Flux 7 TWS earphones have been designed to reduce unwanted noise during exercise. With an onboard 2,000mAh polymer lithium battery that offers 5 hours of standby time, Flux 7 TWS earbuds are ideal for fitness enthusiasts who want to pack light and move fast.

TaoTronics Mother-Daughter Floor Lamp

TaoTronics Mother-Daughter Floor Lamp

The TaoTronics mother-daughter floor lamp functions in such a way as to keep your space impeccably well-lit with the mother lamp, while the daughter lamp creates a focused light that is perfect for activities like reading and working.

Music

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Rubi Rose Offers White People The Option to Say The N-Word. The Question is...Girl, Why?

Alexandra Jane

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I Celebrated the Release of Megan Thee Stallion’s New Album With the Hotties

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The Game Releases 10-Minute Eminem Diss Track That’s Complete and Utter Nonsense

Stephanie Holland

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Move Over Beyoncé and Jay-Z! Blue Ivy Has Gold Plaques of Her Own

Entertainment

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Nope, Spider-Man, The Suicide Squad Dominate Saturn Awards Nominations

Stephanie Holland

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Oprah's HARPO Sues Creators of Oprahdemics Podcast Citing Trademark Infringement

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What's Black on Broadway? Death of A Salesman, Topdog/Underdog, The Piano Lesson and More

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ABC Announces Cinderella: The Reunion Special and I'm Not Crying About It—You Are.

Race Matters

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Public Outcry Grows for Woman Who Died Falling Out of A Moving Cop Car

Alexandra Jane

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Tampons Are Expensive! New York Congresswomen Want to Do Something About It

Jessica Washington

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Seattle ‘Karen’ Calls Cops on Black Man for Standing on His Own Property

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Outrage Against Chuck E. Cheese Mascot that Ignored 2-Year-Old Black Girl

Very Smart Brothas

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Very Smart Brothas

Eric Adams Should Definitely Bus New Yorkers to Texas

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Very Smart Brothas

Killer Mike Discusses Teaming Up With Cadillac For "Black Future" Campaign

Candace McDuffie

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Very Smart Brothas

Bakari Sellers Talks Podcast Anniversary And Galvanizing Democratic Voters

Candace McDuffie

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Very Smart Brothas

Baratunde Thurston on Why Black People Aren't Seen As The Outdoorsy Type

Adriano Contreras

Small Business Spotlight

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Black Influencers to Triller: Show Us the Money

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A Recruiter's tip: Black People, Get in Tech—Now

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Serena Williams Plans Her Post-Tennis ‘Second Career’ With Venture Capitalist Firm

Stephanie Holland

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Foot Locker Says Its Spent $54M With Black Businesses, Charities Since George Floyd's death

Criminal Justice

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Reproductive Justice

Black Pregnant Women Have Already Faced Criminalization. Without Roe It Will Get Worse

Jessica Washington

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Criminal Justice

Officer's son, 12, accidentally Shoots Mom Dead: A cautionary tale

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Criminal Justice

Eight Minority Officers Awarded $1.5 Million In Lawsuit Over Derek Chauvin Case

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Reproductive Justice

Nebraska Teen's Facebook Messages Used to Prosecute Her For Allegedly Having an Abortion

Jessica Washington

News

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Law Enforcement

Charlottesville's First Black Woman Police Chief Fired As Officers Refused to Comply

Alexandra Jane

Howard University Enters 20 Year Partnership With The Jordan Brand

Alexandra Jane

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Public Outcry Grows for Woman Who Died Falling Out of A Moving Cop Car

Alexandra Jane

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LA County Coroner Gives Jury Graphic Testimony of Kobe Bryant Crash Site

National Politics

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Atty Gen. Merrick Garland Talking About Trump's House Raid

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Black and Farmers of Color May Finally Get a Lifeline Under the Inflation Reduction Act

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Stacey Abrams States She Will Win Georgia If Black Men Show Up To Vote For Her

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The National Interest

New York Close To Banning Criminal Background Checks From Housing Applications